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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.09, 462.26 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.09, 462.26 and 276.17 is: 380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.09 : 462.26 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.09/462.26 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.09x = 462.26 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.09x = 127,658.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,658.65/335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.97

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